Design and Technology - Food

True or False?

Climate impacts the food a country is able to grow.

• True

• False

The UK has a ​ (a)   climate.

• temperate
• polar
• tropical

Climate is ...

• the long-term weather patterns of an area.

• the day to day (short-term) weather conditions.

Sort the statements depending on whether they are true or false.

Groups:

(a) True

,

(b) False

• Eating seasonally means eating food from all over the world.

• Food is 'in season' when it is ripe.

• When food is ripe, it is better for you nutritionally.

• Eating seasonally is bad for the planet.

• We can't ever eat seasonally in the UK.

• Ripe food tastes better.

Select all the reasons why eating seasonably is good for the environment.

• Eating seasonably means farmers use less energy in heating and lighting.

• Eating seasonably increases the number of food miles that our food travels.

• Eating seasonably means we need to import less food.

Match the following.

• Vegetarian and dairy-free options.

• How did we ensure that our food tasted good?

• We used seasonal ingredients.

• How did we ensure our food was environmentally-friendly?

• British produce, with low food miles.

• What did we do to cater for dietary requirements?

Select the three hazards.

Select the two foods that are currently in season in the UK.

• Leeks

• Potatoes

• Strawberries.

• Lemons

Sort the statements depending on whether they're good or bad practice in the kitchen.

Groups:

(a) Good practice

,

(b) Bad practice

• Keep your phone by the sink.

• Ask an adult for help.

• Race around the kitchen to be efficient.

• Wash your hands when handling different foods.

• Keep pets out of the kitchen

• Leave knives on the sides of counters for easy grabbing.

Match the knife skills.

• Claw

• 
• Fork secure

• 
• Bridge

•